A day in the life of a model: Lucy Smith

With no two days the same in the modelling industry, we caught up with BOSS model Lucy to see how she spends her time on and off duty. 

My typical day can vary considerably. Some days I can have a job five minutes walk away in the Northern Quarter which is extremely handy, other days can be a train away to Liverpool, Leeds or London, but most of my work tends to be in and around Manchester. So depending on where my job is I'm usually up by 7am. I always start my day with a cup of tea to wake me up, and a bowl of porridge. After work I will try fit in a gym session before dinner. I live 5 minutes walk away from our gym, which means I have no excuse!

The best part of my job is that no day is the same. I tend to work with a really wide variety of companies including Giorgio Armani, Russell Hobbs, GHD, Harvey Nichols and Remmington. I get to meet so many amazing people and working on location can be exciting. Modelling has really pushed me out of my comfort zone and has given me more confidence.

I got into modelling when I was working full time in retail and Jennie scouted me in the NQ one evening, I thought it was a great opportunity for me to try something new! BOSS have been great and are always there to offer help and advice if needed. My second ever modelling job was a five day shoot in Iceland for outdoor brand Craghoppers. I have BOSS to thank for getting me some amazing experiences like this.

In my downtime during the week I go to the gym and swimming pool to stay toned. My friend and I are also going to take up horse riding again on weekends. Living in the NQ I try to make the most of city life with the abundance of bars and restaurants on our doorstep. My fiancée and I love having our friends over for meals out in the city. Both being from North Yorkshire, we travel back some weekends to visit family and friends. We are currently planning our wedding in France next June, and saving up to buy our first home together – it all makes me feel very grown up!

Three things people might not know about me are:

- The scariest most exciting thing I've ever done is jumping out of plane when I was 19, travelling in New Zealand - that was amazing! On the same trip I also volunteered in Vietnam helping to build houses for flood victims, followed by looking after endangered Wallabies in the Australian outback.

- Nutella is my guilty pleasure! I used to eat it out of the jar at uni!

- At the moment, I’m all about Planet Earth 2. I love listening to David Attenborough’s voice! 

See Lucy's full profile on our website now.

Graham in Monochrome

Our Mainboard model Graham looks chilled and chiselled in these new photos. We love the monochrome styling and shearling jacket! See Graham's full portfolio photos on our website.

#WomenCrushWednesday: Erica Correa

Fresh from Miami, Erica is back in town and available for bookings. See her full profile and booking info on our website.

#Election2016 Nick Rea's Americana Look

Tonight is set to be BIG night, not only for America, but for the whole world. If the outcome is too overwhelming, you can find us hiding in the Northern Quarter!

Last month our BOSS model Nick Rea visited Trump Tower. Click the videos to see what he got up to in New York. 

We caught up with the #nakedcowboy to find out why he swapped busking in Times Square for the Trump Tower. @bgwmedia

A video posted by Nick Rea (@nickjrea) on Oct 14, 2016 at 1:40pm PDT

My friend Brian and I popped down to the Trump Tower (Center of the Universe) this afternoon to look at where the products in his gift store are made, hoping he would lead by example. I'm sure nobody will find the results surprising at all. @bgwmedia #madeinchina

A video posted by Nick Rea (@nickjrea) on Oct 10, 2016 at 3:31pm PDT

Freya wrapped up in Rosie Sugden Cashmere

We are seriously feeling the cold snap this time of year! Rosie Sugden Scottish Cashmere is the perfect winter warmer, with a mixture of on-trend hues, easily paired with your favourite chic camel coat or weatherproof parka. 

Rosie puts emphasis on long-lasting products as an 'antidote to the throw away clothing mentality and in support of the British manufacturing industry.' With this is mind, all Rosie Sugden Cashmere is made in Scotland 

Our BOSS New Face Freya looks cosy in their latest collection. 

A day in the life of...Harvey Nichols Ladieswear Department Manager

Tom Myers, Department Manager for Ladieswear

Instagram: tom__myers

We grabbed the super-busy and super-stylish Tom for a quick chat at BOSS HQ during a casting for Harvey Nichols' Britalia show on Saturday 12th November.

What I do…I’m the Department Manager for Ladieswear, so I look after the first floor of Harvey Nichols in Manchester: ladieswear, personal shopping and collect-in-store.

On a normal day… A typical day for me is very varied: one day I can be doing pay roll, the next day casting for a fashion show, or going on buying trips to make sure I’ve got the right collection for my clients. Within my job I look after all five departments in ladieswear.

How I got where I am… I started at Harvey Nichols 13 years ago when I was a student studying fashion buying. I studied at Manchester University, which is what most of my part-time staff are studying now. I became a personal shopper within a year which I did for 10 years and I’ve worked my way up and been promoted. It’s something I fell into. I studied buying but that job involves a lot of excel spreadsheets and I think I like the interaction with people too much.

What I love most about my job…It’s got to be the fashion. That is the main reason that I’m still at Harvey Nichols because we’re the best at fashion. We have probably the best collections in Manchester. That’s what I love – the clothes. I’ve got a great team and a great team of assistant managers as well. There’s never a day where I think ‘Urgh, I don’t want to go to work today!’

If you want my job…You have to be super organised because if you let one of the balls that you’re juggling drop, then everything will fall down around you. I feel like I’m constantly running around doing something because there is a lot to do. So yeah, be organised.

In my downtime…Cottonopolis is my absolute favourite bar and restaurant. I love the food – oh my God, if you haven't you need to eat there. Pretty much like everyone else right now I love The Walking Dead – I almost cried at the latest episode. I was watching it on my own as well!

BOSS Models Best Halloween Costumes

It's no secret that we love dressing up at BOSS HQ! Halloween is a highlight on our calendar, not only because we can get the facepaint out, but because we love seeing our #BOSSarmy's outfits.

Here are a few of the best looks we spotted:

Matt Peacock @mattpeacock27

Louise Cliffe @louisecliffereal

Georgia Bayliss @georgiaebayliss

Zana Oconnell @zanaoconnell

Rebecca Appleyard @beckyapple

Make-up by BOSS Creative Zoe Tilston @zoetilston

Arabella @arabellachi

Erica Correa @ericacorreaxx

Jacob Crosby @jacobcrosby87

Calla @callafrancesca

Karen Elson @misskarenelson

Kristie Clinch @kristieclinch

Graeme White @graemewhite1

Dee Owens @deeowens_

Lily Flynn @lilyannflynn

For booking details visit our website.

BOSS Halloween 2016

Pumpkin carving, fancy dress and homemade treats: We've gone all out at BOSS HQ this Halloween! If you haven't been following all the fun on Snapchat and Instagram, here are some of our highlights.

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Have a spooky night...

Joshua for Superdrug Halloween

For their 2016 Halloween ad, Superdrug hosts a killer party, with glittering make-up and spooky costumes. BOSS model Joshua Russell stars in the ad as a vampire, blown away by a Black Swan themed costume. 

Check out Joshua's profile. 

A White Christmas

From luminous silver birch trees to classic wreaths and delicate glass baubles, The White Company set the bar for elegance and sophistication at Christmas extremely high. In their Nordic-style themed Christmas catalogue, The White Company have been inspired by Scandinavian details for a winter retreat.

BOSS models Josh Jones and Duncan Macrae appear in the catalogue, sporting cosy winter knitwear and getting comfy in front of an open fire.

Slaters Menswear: The Cut AW16 with Mike, Zach and Oliver

With heritage and history, Slaters have a reputation for creating outstanding menswear. Founded in 1904, the brand is still run by the Slater family today, with an eclectic mix of garments inspired by tailoring traditions and fashion trends.

The Cut, an appropriately named magazine published by Slaters each season features the latest looks from the brand along with fitting editorial and features. In their latest edition, Slaters have stitched together looks for the chillier months through to the party season and beyond.

Proudly sporting Slaters in the AW16 issue of The Cut are BOSS models Mike, Zach and Oliver.

To view our mainboard men visit our website.